LuxCoreRender
7.3#3 in 3d rendering softwareFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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NVIDIA Iray
5.3#35 in 3d rendering softwareWebAPI
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| Fact | LuxCoreRender | NVIDIA Iray |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The project aims to give artists a tool for creating realistic and accurate images while preserving physical correctness. | NVIDIA describes Iray as supporting physically based 3D and VR workflows for designers and digital artists. |
| Materials | Version 2.5 added holdout and two-sided materials. | MDL describes material properties including color, reflection, refraction, light emission, and surface details such as cut-outs and bump maps. |
| Rendering hardware | It uses OpenCL and/or CUDA across available CPUs and GPUs, and the site says performance scales linearly with the number of supported devices. | Iray supports combinations of GPUs and CPUs in one machine and lets users choose which devices render. |
LuxCoreRender plans
- FreeFree
- LuxCoreRenderFree
NVIDIA Iray plans
- NVIDIA Iray SDKPriced on request
Pick LuxCoreRender if…
It suits artists who want physically grounded rendering and developers integrating rendering through C++ or Python. It is available for personal and commercial use without a listed price.
Pick NVIDIA Iray if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.